Avocado mattresses
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Avocado is the best-known name in certified organic mattresses, and its flagship is the Avocado Green Mattress. If clean materials matter as much to you as comfort, this is the brand to start with.
The Green Mattress pairs a GOTS organic cotton cover and organic wool with GOLS organic Dunlop latex (2 to 5 inches depending on comfort level) over zoned pocketed coils. It's handmade in the USA and carries an unusual stack of certifications, including GOTS, GOLS, GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX, MADE SAFE and EWG Verified.
Avocado now sells it in several comfort levels, from Extra Firm to Ultra Plush, with heights of about 11 inches for Medium, 11.5 for Firm and 13 for Plush. Independent testers rated the original firm build about 7 out of 10, and that's the version our performance ratings describe: 5 out of 5 for edge support, motion isolation and cooling, and 4 out of 5 for pressure relief and bounce. Latex feels buoyant rather than sink-in, so you move easily and sleep on top of the bed.
It isn't cheap. Expect about $2,099 for a queen at list price, often around $1,889 on sale. It comes with a 365-night trial and a 25-year limited warranty (10 years full coverage, then prorated).
Who should shop Avocado? Eco-minded shoppers, hot sleepers, heavier people and back or stomach sleepers who like a firm, springy surface. Who should skip it? People who love the slow hug of memory foam, and strict side sleepers on the firmer builds who need more give at the shoulders.
Compare it in Saatva vs Avocado. If you want organic latex at a lower price, look at the Birch Natural or Saatva's Latex Hybrid, or take the mattress quiz.
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Avocado Green Mattress
Latex hybrid · Medium (also Firm, Plush; Extra Firm and Ultra Plush listed)
- $1,889 queen
- 365 nights
- 25 years
- 11″ tall
The Avocado Green Mattress is a handmade-in-USA organic latex hybrid. It uses GOLS organic Dunlop latex, organic wool and a GOTS organic cotton cover over zoned pocketed coils. It now comes in several comfort levels, from Ultra Plush to Extra Firm. Our 7 out of 10 rating and performance scores come from Tom's Guide's test of the original firm build. This Avocado Green Mattress review finds it a standout for back and stomach sleepers, heavier bodies, hot sleepers and shoppers who prioritize certifications.
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Questions about Avocado
Is the Avocado Green Mattress really organic?
By its certifications, yes. The cover uses GOTS-certified organic cotton and the latex is GOLS-certified organic, and the mattress also carries GREENGUARD Gold, OEKO-TEX, MADE SAFE and EWG Verified labels. Those are third-party certifications rather than marketing terms, which is why Avocado is a common pick for eco-focused shoppers.
How firm is the Avocado Green Mattress?
It depends on the comfort level you choose. Avocado sells it from Extra Firm to Ultra Plush. Independent testers rated the original firm build about 7 out of 10, a firm, buoyant feel that suits back and stomach sleepers. Side sleepers should look at the Medium or Plush options for more cushioning.
What is Avocado's warranty?
The Avocado Green Mattress has a 25-year limited warranty: 10 years of full coverage, then prorated coverage after that. That's shorter on paper than the lifetime warranties from Saatva and Nectar but longer than the 10 years common elsewhere. It also comes with a 365-night trial.